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Seniors
Travel
Fixed-Route Services for Seniors Ages 60-64
Individuals ages 60 – 64 can travel for a reduced fare on
all AATA fixed-route service with an AATA issued Fare Deal Card. The fare for
seniors with a Fare Deal Card is only $.50. To obtain a Fare Deal Card, go to
AATA’s main office located at 2700 S. Industrial Highway, Ann Arbor. Bring with
you proof of your age. A 30-Day Senior-Value Pass is also available for seniors
ages 60 – 64 who board with a Fare Deal Card. The
30
Day Senior-Value Pass is valid for unlimited rides on AATA’s
fixed-route service for 30 days from the first day of use.
Fixed Route Services for Seniors Ages 65 Years and Older
(Good As Gold)
Individuals ages 65 years and older can travel for a reduced fare on all AATA
fixed-route service with an AATA Senior Card. The fare for seniors with a Senior
Card is only $.25. To obtain a Senior Card, go to AATA’s main office located at
2700 S. Industrial Highway, Ann Arbor. Bring with you proof of your age.
A
30 Day Senior-Liberty Pass
is also available for seniors who board the bus with a Senior Card. The 30-Day
Senior-Liberty Pass is only $10.00.
Senior Ride
AATA provides group trips for seniors to grocery stores
from some senior citizen housing complexes. The fare for Senior Ride is $.50.
Call 973-6500 for information.
Senior Out & About Program
Out & About is a free travel training program that allows
seniors to learn how to use the AATA fixed-route bus system, either by
themselves or with one or more friends. The training is designed to give seniors
the opportunity and increased comfort level to use the bus system to take trips
to local attractions such as museums and movie theaters, or get out into the
community for lunch, a cup of tea or coffee with friends. Call the AATA Travel
Trainer at 734.677.3948 for information. For the Senior Out & About Program
brochure,
click here.
Door-to-Door Services
Individuals with an AATA Senior Card can take a shared-ride
taxi trip anywhere within the city limits of Ann Arbor for a reduced fare. An
advance reservation trip (reserved at least one day in advance of the trip)
costs only $2.00. A Same-Day trip (trip scheduled on the same day of the
service) is only $3.00. You must show your Senior Card to be eligible for these
reduced fares.
Night
Ride
Individuals with an AATA Senior Card can take a late-night,
shared-ride taxi trip within the city limits of Ann Arbor for a reduced fare.
The fare for individuals with an AATA Senior card for a Night Ride trip is only
$2.50. You must show your Senior Card to be eligible for this reduced fare.
Holiday
Ride
Individuals with an AATA Senior Card can take a shared-ride
taxi trip within the city limits of Ann Arbor for a reduced fare on major
holidays when AATA fixed-route service does not operate. The fare for
individuals with an AATA Senior card for a Holiday Ride trip is only $2.50. You
must show your Senior Card to be eligible for this reduced fare.
Ann Arbor Senior Center
See a map to the Senior Center
We are a dynamic center open to any senior age 50 years and
older. We offer a variety of classes, recreational activities and vital
services, health related screenings, current senior issue updates, enrichment
classes, special events, day and extended trips. The Center provides a safe,
friendly place for socialization, camaraderie and fun! Stop by for a visit, and
pick up a complimentary copy of our newsletter. We'd love to meet you!
Directions to the Senior Center
Located in the heart of Burns Park
1320 Baldwin Ave.
From Downtown Ann Arbor
Go south on Packard, turn left on Granger, and turn left on Baldwin.
From Ypsilanti
Go west on Washtenaw Ave to Stadium Blvd, Turn right on Packard, turn right on
Granger, turn left on Baldwin.
From West Ann Arbor
Go east on Stadium Blvd, turn left on Packard, Turn right on Granger, turn left
on Baldwin.
Senior Center Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Wednesday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Sunday: 12:30 - 3:30 pm
The Ann Arbor Senior Center is a dynamic center open to any senior age 55 years
and older.
Seniors
Senior
Services
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Click below
to view listings of additional services.
Related Topics:
Ann
Arbor Community Center
Social
activities, health information, outreach, counseling, and health
screening. Hot lunches for seniors Tues. & Thurs. 10:30 a.m.–12:30
p.m.; call ahead to reserve a place.
www.comcast.org/aacc S, V
625 N.
Main [map]
662–3128
Ann
Arbor Senior Center
Special events,
trips, and classes (including SeniorNet computer classes). Sixteen
weekly activity groups. Lunch ($2) served Mon., Wed., & Fri. 11:30
a.m. Publishes monthly newsletter, Golden Nuggets, available at
senior residences and district library branches. Produces CTN (cable
channel 19) show Senior Moments. Annual charge $6 to be on mailing
list. Open Mon.–Fri. 8 a.m.–4 p.m., Sun. 12:30–3:30 p.m., every
third Sat. 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
www.ci.ann-arbor.mi.us S, V
1320
Baldwin [map]
769–5911
Catholic Social Services Older Adult Services Unit
Comprehensive
services designed for seniors, including Medicare/Medicaid and tax
assistance, respite care, Grandparents as Parents support program
for grandparents raising their grandchildren, and Lifeline
(712–3922), a personal emergency response line for frail or disabled
adults at high risk of having a medical emergency (initial
eligibility screening required).
www.csswashtenaw.org E-mail:
info@csswashtenaw.org S, U, V
Senior
Health Bldg., 5361 McAuley
712–3625
Foster Grandparents Program (Washtenaw County Employment Training &
Community Services)
Senior
volunteers work with special-needs children one-to-one at day care
centers, schools, and other sites. Volunteers receive nontaxable
stipend every two weeks and transportation assistance.
www.ewashtenaw.org S, V
555
Towner, Ypsilanti [map]
544–6746
Housing Bureau for Seniors (U-M Health System)
Helps older
adults with their housing needs. Services include counseling about
housing options, shared housing arrangements, property tax
management, and foreclosure and eviction prevention. Hosts annual
Senior Housing Awareness Week. Speakers available. Referrals to
senior community services.
www.med.umich.edu/seniors E-mail:
housingbureauseniors@umich.edu S, V
2401
Plymouth, suite C [map]
998–9339
Jewish Community Center
Weekly
programming for seniors includes exercise classes, creative writing,
quilting, mah-jongg, guest presentations and entertainment, homemade
lunch, current events discussion, literary groups, Yiddish groups,
play reading groups, social support groups, and improvisation group.
Intergenerational programs, volunteer activities. The Matinee
Musicale series features members of the Ann Arbor Symphony
Orchestra.
www.jccannarbor.org E-mail:
phyllisherzig@jccfed.org S, V
2935
Birch Hollow [map]
971–0990
Monday Club for Seniors
Support group
for seniors age 55 & older meets Mon. 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. for
coffee, doughnuts, Bible study, speakers, crafts, exercise, lunch.
Optional $1 donation.
www.comnet.org/sa S
Salvation Army Citadel, 100 Arbana
668–8353
Neighborhood Senior Services
Supports older
adults in Washtenaw County who want to continue living in their own
homes. Home maintenance and repair, home injury prevention, medical
transportation and accompaniment, resource coordination and
advocacy, and volunteer services. Provides qualifying older adults
with financial assistance for prescription medication. Cost-sharing
contributions are encouraged. Mon.–Fri. 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
www.nssweb.org S, V
Senior
Health Bldg., 5361 McAuley
712–7775
Pittsfield Township Seniors
Trips, tours, a
monthly newsletter, senior nutrition program, and scheduled
activities including cards, crafts, bingo, line dancing, and much
more. Mon.–Fri. 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
www.hvcn.org/info/pittsfieldseniors S, V
701 W.
Ellsworth [map]
822–2117
Senior AIDES (HelpSource)
Places
independent, income-eligible persons age 55 & older in paid
employment positions at local nonprofit and government agencies.
www.helpsourceagency.com S, U, V
3879
Packard [map]
973–1900
Senior Nutrition Program (Washtenaw County Community Services)
Nutritious
noontime meals served to adults 60 & older throughout the county.
Home-delivered meals and meals at public places. $2 donation
suggested.
www.ewashtenaw.org S
555
Towner, Ypsilanti [map]
544–3046
Turner Geriatric Clinic (U-M Health System)
Specializes in
comprehensive treatment and evaluation for older adults. Provides
ongoing primary care or coordinates with existing care. Turner
Learning Programs include workshops and support groups on
topics such as health care, nutrition, memory improvement, disease
prevention, fitness, life after retirement, creative writing,
beginning computer instruction, the art of successful aging, and
caring for aging relatives or spouses. The Asian Outreach
Program sponsors classes and events in Korean and Chinese.
The Learning in Retirement program has courses taught
by U-M faculty, lectures, and peer-led study groups. The
Silver Club, for people with memory loss, meets Tues.,
Thurs., & Sat. at the Turner Senior Resource Center and Mon. & Wed.
at Brown Chapel in Ypsilanti. Coffee House, for people
with early memory loss, meets Thurs. at the Turner Senior Resource
Center. Turner Care Connections offers in-home care
management services, care coordination, and consultation.
www.med.umich.edu/geriatrics E-mail:
germedweb@umich.edu S, V
1500 E.
Medical Center Dr., 764-6831, and Turner Senior Resource Center,
2401 Plymouth, 998–9353 [map]
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SENIOR_CITIZENS_SERVICE_ORGANIZATIONS NEAR ANN ARBOR
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NORTHEAST SENIORS
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734-996-0070 |
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ANN ARBOR, MI 48105 |
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SERVICE ADVOCACY FOR
ELDERLY |
734-761-6567 |
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ANN ARBOR, MI 48103 |
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NEIGHBORHOOD SENIOR
SERVICE |
734-712-7775 |
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8.3MI from Ann Arbor |
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NORTHVILLE SENIOR
CITIZEN CTR |
248-349-4140 |
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14.9MI from Ann Arbor |
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DUNDEE SENIOR CITIZENS
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734-529-2401 |
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21.8MI from Ann Arbor |
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OUR HOUSE CLUBHOUSE &
SENIOR |
248-668-0922 |
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23.5MI from Ann Arbor |
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SENIOR OUTREACH
HARTLAND CTR |
810-632-6285 |
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26.0MI from Ann Arbor |
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HARTFORD SENIOR CTR
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313-861-4392 |
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30.1MI from Ann Arbor |
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BLISS-LIEWERT SENIOR
CTR |
517-486-2397 |
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33.4MI from Ann Arbor |
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BOWENS SENIOR CITIZENS
CTR |
248-857-5723 |
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33.5MI from Ann Arbor |
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DOWNTOWN SENIOR
CITIZENS CTR |
313-964-4516 |
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35.8MI from Ann Arbor |
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ADDISON SENIOR
CITIZENS |
517-547-5777 |
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36.0MI from Ann Arbor |
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LOOSE SENIOR CITIZENS
CTR |
810-735-9406 |
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36.7MI from Ann Arbor |
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ST ROSE SENIOR CTR
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313-824-4242 |
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39.3MI from Ann Arbor |
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SPRING ARBOR SENIOR
CITIZENS |
517-750-1010 |
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42.0MI from Ann Arbor |
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ORION TOWNSHIP SENIOR
VAN |
248-693-7373 |
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42.6MI from Ann Arbor |
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STERLING HEIGHTS NEW
SENIOR |
586-979-1146 |
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44.4MI from Ann Arbor |
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FOOD FRIENDSHIP SITE
SENIORS |
313-882-5699 |
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44.6MI from Ann Arbor |
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ADDISON SENIOR CTR
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248-628-3388 |
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49.9MI from Ann Arbor |
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BERLIN TWP SENIOR CTR
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810-395-4698 |
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62.0MI from Ann Arbor |
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Travel:
Services for Seniors
Fixed-Route Services
for Seniors Ages 60-64
Individuals ages 60 – 64 can travel for a reduced fare on all AATA fixed-route
service with an AATA issued Fare Deal Card. The fare for seniors with a Fare
Deal Card is only $.50. To obtain a Fare Deal Card, go to AATA’s main office
located at 2700 S. Industrial Highway, Ann Arbor. Bring with you proof of your
age. A 30-Day Senior-Value Pass is also available for seniors ages 60 – 64 who
board with a Fare Deal Card. The
30 Day Senior-Value Pass
is valid for unlimited rides on AATA’s fixed-route service for 30 days from the
first day of use.
Fixed Route Services for
Seniors Ages 65 Years and Older (Good As Gold)
Individuals ages 65 years and older can travel for a reduced fare on all AATA
fixed-route service with an AATA Senior Card. The fare for seniors with a Senior
Card is only $.25. To obtain a Senior Card, go to AATA’s main office located at
2700 S. Industrial Highway, Ann Arbor. Bring with you proof of your age.
A
30 Day Senior-Liberty Pass
is also available for seniors who board the bus with a Senior Card. The 30-Day
Senior-Liberty Pass is only $10.00.
Senior
Ride
AATA provides group trips for seniors
to grocery stores from some senior citizen housing complexes. The fare for
Senior Ride is $.50. Call 973-6500 for information.
Senior Out & About Program
Out & About is a free travel training program that allows seniors to learn how
to use the AATA fixed-route bus system, either by themselves or with one or more
friends. The training is designed to give seniors the opportunity and increased
comfort level to use the bus system to take trips to local attractions such as
museums and movie theaters, or get out into the community for lunch, a cup of
tea or coffee with friends. Call the AATA Travel Trainer at 734.677.3948 for
information. For the Senior Out & About Program brochure,
click here.
Door-to-Door Services:
A-Ride
Individuals with an AATA Senior Card can take a shared-ride taxi trip anywhere
within the city limits of Ann Arbor for a reduced fare. An advance reservation
trip (reserved at least one day in advance of the trip) costs only $2.00. A
Same-Day trip (trip scheduled on the same day of the service) is only $3.00. You
must show your Senior Card to be eligible for these reduced fares.
Night Ride
Individuals with an AATA Senior Card can take a late-night, shared-ride taxi
trip within the city limits of Ann Arbor for a reduced fare. The fare for
individuals with an AATA Senior card for a Night Ride trip is only $2.50. You
must show your Senior Card to be eligible for this reduced fare.
Holiday Ride
Individuals with an AATA Senior Card can take a shared-ride taxi trip within the
city limits of Ann Arbor for a reduced fare on major holidays when AATA
fixed-route service does not operate. The fare for individuals with an AATA
Senior card for a Holiday Ride trip is only $2.50. You must show your Senior
Card to be eligible for this reduced fare.
Ann Arbor Senior
Center
See a map to the Senior Center
We are a dynamic center open
to any senior age 50 years and older. We offer a variety of classes,
recreational activities and vital services, health related screenings, current
senior issue updates, enrichment classes, special events, day and extended
trips. The Center provides a safe, friendly place for socialization, camaraderie
and fun! Stop by for a visit, and pick up a complimentary copy of our
newsletter. We'd love to meet you!
Directions to the Senior
Center
Located in the heart of
Burns Park
1320 Baldwin Ave.
From Downtown Ann Arbor
Go south on Packard, turn left on Granger, and turn left on Baldwin.
From Ypsilanti
Go west on Washtenaw Ave to Stadium Blvd, Turn right on Packard, turn right on
Granger, turn left on Baldwin.
From West Ann Arbor
Go east on Stadium Blvd, turn left on Packard, Turn right on Granger, turn left
on Baldwin.
Senior Center Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday,
Friday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Wednesday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Sunday: 12:30 - 3:30 pm
The Ann Arbor Senior Center is a dynamic center open to any senior age 55 years
and older.
Link:
www.ci.ann-arbor.mi.us/CommunityServices/
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